India’s space sector gets cybersecurity boost as CERT-In, SIA-India release joint guidelines

February 27, 2026 12:16 PM

India’s space sector gets cybersecurity boost as CERT-In, SIA-India release joint guidelines

In a step towards securing India’s growing space infrastructure, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and the Satcom Industry Association of India (SIA-India) have jointly released comprehensive guidelines for cyber security across the country’s space ecosystem. The guidelines were unveiled during the DefSat Conference & Expo 2026 held in New Delhi from February 24–26. Recognising the critical role of satellite communication systems in national security, disaster resp...

Indian Railways enhances ticketing system with stronger cyber security, Aadhaar-based verification

December 11, 2025 2:46 PM

Indian Railways enhances ticketing system with stronger cyber security, Aadhaar-based verification

Indian Railways has strengthened its ticket reservation system with multiple cybersecurity upgrades and new verification measures aimed at curbing misuse and improving access to genuine passengers. According to information shared by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, the reservation platform now operates with enhanced security protocols, stricter user verification and expanded Aadhaar-based systems for Tatkal booking. Since January 2025, Indian Railways has deactiva...

Cybercrime complaints cross 19 lakh in 2024; 97% drop in spoofed calls post new measures

April 2, 2025 3:47 PM

Cybercrime complaints cross 19 lakh in 2024; 97% drop in spoofed calls post new measures

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) have intensified efforts to combat cyber fraud, with over 19.18 lakh complaints related to cybercrime reported on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) in 2024, amounting to financial losses of Rs. 22,811.95 crore, according to Minister of State for Communications & Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar. To curb telecom fraud, DoT, in collaboration with telecom service providers (TSPs), la...